THE Mildura Council is calling on the public to help it shape a climate emergency plan and says it wants to hear your views on topics ranging from farming and business to education and waste management.
The council is inviting people to two workshops, in Mildura and Ouyen, where they will be able to contribute to its community climate emergency plan.
It says the plan “will feature a range of community-owned and activated climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies”.
Councillor for environment and sustainability Jason Modica said there would also be a survey to capture the community’s ideas and priorities.
“We want to hear from as many individuals and groups as possible across a range of topics, including built environment, natural environment, farming, business/industry, waste, health, social inclusion and education,” he said.
Cr Modica, who is also an observer on the Climate Emergency Community Advisory Group, said the call for community input was the latest in a series of major steps by council to address the climate emergency.
“In February 2020, we became the 30th local government in Victoria and the 94th in Australia to declare a climate emergency,” he said.
“There are now 111 local governments Australia-wide that have declared a climate emergency.”
He said council had since developed its Towards Zero emissions strategy 2021-2050 and committed to zero net emissions by 2040 (excluding landfill) and 2050 (including landfill).
The community workshops will be held at the Ouyen Service Centre Council Chambers, at 79 Oke Street, on Wednesday, June 15, from 6.30-8.30pm. To register, visit bit.ly/CCEPOuyen
The Mildura workshop will be held in the Benetook Room of the Alfred Deakin Centre, 190 Deakin Avenue, on Wednesday, June 22,, between 6.30-8.30pm. To register visit bit.ly/CCEPMildura
To provide feedback online, visit yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/climate-emergency-plan-consultation.
